HND to SEA Route Guide

Tokyo, Japan β†’ Seattle, United States

Quick answer

RJTT (Tokyo, Japan) to KSEA (Seattle, United States) is a 4,164 NM (7,712 km / 4,792 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 46Β° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 9h 11m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.

Distance

4,164 NM

7,712 km / 4,792 mi

Initial Bearing

46Β° (NE)

True heading at departure

Typical Cruise

FL410

41,000 ft

Block Time

9h 11m

Typical jet, no wind correction

Fuel Estimate

13,992 kg

Single-aisle equivalent + reserve

Departure Elevation

35 ft

RJTT

Arrival Elevation

433 ft

KSEA

What aircraft fly this route?

For a 4,164 NM mission, operators typically deploy:

  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Airbus A350-900
  • Boeing 787-9
  • Airbus A330-900neo

Weather considerations

Pilots flying HND-SEA should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between HND and SEA?

4,164 nautical miles (7,712 km / 4,792 statute miles) great-circle.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Seattle?

Approximately 9h 11m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.

What aircraft typically fly HND-SEA?

Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.

What altitude do flights cruise at?

Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.

What initial heading is the route?

46Β° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.

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